Labour Ward Coordinator– Midwife London, England
Job description
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation. We are situated in central London within easy commute of major transport links and you’ll be perfectly positioned outside work too, as we’re located right in the heart of London’s West End.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered midwife
- Educated to Degree Level or working towards Masters
- Neonatal course of relevant experience
Desirable criteria
- Leadership or Management Qualification
- PMA trained
Experience
Essential criteria
- Midwifery Experience
- Substantial experience of teaching and mentoring more junior staff
Desirable criteria
- Operational Management experience in acute hospital setting
- Experience of undertaking research
- SSSA
Communication
Essential criteria
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams
- Able to meaningfully engage stakeholders
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Able to communicate sensitively and appropriately
- Able to challenge clinical decisions in the best interest of patients
- Demonstrating awareness of maternity related clinical governance
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
- Able to manage a large staffing group and deal with complex staffing issues
- Demonstrable organisational and planning skills
- Able to make decisions under pressure
- Up to date knowledge of professional nursing and midwifery issues
- Able to manage time effectively
- Able to prioritise complex demands as required
- Able to manage a range of staff groups
- Able to act as a visible clinical leader
- Able to network professionally within the organisation as well as externally
At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.
Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor’s contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.
You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.
Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
